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2017 Firecracker Challenge 5k a Success!

2017 Firecracker Challenge 5k a Success!

On September 2, 2017, The Guardian Center hosted its Firecracker Challenge 5k.  The event was a success thanks to the wonderful support of the community.  There were 45 registered runners and walkers, ranging in ages from 7 to 74. Awards were distributed to...

Carmi woman arrested following traffic stop Tuesday

 Carmi Police arrested 34 year old Amber Newman of Carmi following a traffic stop Tuesday evening.  Newman was pulled over at the intersection of 4th and Stewart Streets at 6:17 pm and taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and operation of...
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New parking prohibitions put in place by Carmi City Council

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for the first time in September.  A planned public hearing over the rezoning of a residential property scheduled before the meeting was not held due to the property owner asking that the issue be removed from the...

Norris City Village Board meets for September meeting

The Norris City Village Board met Tuesday night for their September meeting due to the holiday on Monday.The Board agreed to allot $2,500 for the purchase of a 9.8 hp Mercury outboard motor.David Doerner was appointed as the new animal control officer.A plaque will...

Carmi man arrested on Wabash County warrant Friday

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 30 year old Greg Sturgal of Carmi on a Wabash County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge.  Sturgal was taken into custody at Jumping Jimmy’s...
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MCPD arrest report 8/29 – 9/5

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police.  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.08/29/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Andrew W. Lagow of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of a person acting in a...

American Indian Educational Days at Cahokia Mounds, Sept. 9-10

American Indian craftpersons, demonstrators, and performers, will be featured at American Indian Educational Days at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths will be set up in the lobby of the Interpretive Center where...
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IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme Disasters Don’t Plan...